The Silver and Gold Spread Outperforms Straight Gold
If you are expecting the gold market to hit record highs
again, it could be a better strategy to use a spread trade that consists of buying
silver and shorting gold. This may go...
Agriculture Commodities Outlook
Agriculture commodity prices have dropped substantially this
year. The agriculture commodities consist mainly of the grains, livestock and
softs (food). Some commodities like
corn, lean hogs and cocoa had their moments in the sun this...
Trump and Trade Dominate the Markets
The markets
have been bouncing around in a consolidation range and have been flighty to say
the least for most of August. Much of the volatility and quick reversals are
centered on trade issues between...
Natural Gas Market Outlook
Natural gas is suffering the woes of plentiful supplies this year and the lack of a catalyst to push prices higher. As a result, natural gas futures prices have dropped about 28...
Copper Price Long-Term Outlook is Cloudy With Short-Term Issues
A good case can be made for the copper market to be a star performer among commodities in the next few years. However, you wouldn’t know it by the price action lately....
Commodity Prices Signaling a Recession Doesn’t Add Up
As I look through the longer-term commodity charts, I see
one downtrending market after another.
The main exception is the precious metals. The weakness in commodity
prices seems to makes sense with the increased recession...
Live Cattle Futures Trying to Make Sense of the Tyson Fire
Live cattle futures had limit-down moves on Monday and
Tuesday, losing about 7 percent of its value in that rapid decline. The news
that rocked the market was a severely damaging fire at a...
Patience Pays Off in the Gold Market
While many traders seek instant gratification from their
trades, the gold market has only recently offered that potential to traders
betting on higher prices. In fact, the last few years could be considered a...
Crude Oil Prices Facing a Negative Tide
Crude oil futures have been under pressure in recent weeks,
as the news and fundamental picture is growing more bearish. The trade war with
China has pressured the market along with a rising dollar...
Corn Futures in Stand By Mode
All eyes are on the August 12th USDA crop report
for corn futures. The question is how much the USDA will cut the estimated
production for the 2019-2020 crop year. Analyst estimates are averaging...
